Former Crystal Palace star John Salako says he cannot wait to get back on the pitch at Selhurst Park this weekend.

The former Eagles winger is one of four ex-Palace players set to grace the pitch again as part of the Play with a Legend event being held at Selhurst Park on Sunday (May 20).

And the 49-year-old, who was first team coach at Palace during Alan Pardew's time in charge of the Eagles, says he is looking forward to returning to SE25 for the event, having been a part of previous Play with a Legend events at the ground.

“This is my third year now and it is absolutely wonderful to be back at Selhurst Park, and the best thing is to be with the fans, who are living out their dream I suppose," he said.

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And Salako hopes that all the participants will be in a celebratory mood, with Palace securing their place in the Premier League for next season after a 2-1 win at Stoke City last weekend.

“The fact that the club has done so well and stayed in the Premier League, that is fantastic and everyone should be in good spirits, so I am really looking forward to it," he added.

John Salako was speaking on behalf of Play With A Legend. Line up alongside Crystal Palace heroes Salako, Clinton Morrison, Darren Ambrose and Matt Jansen in their unique 'play on the pitch event' at Selhurst Park on Sunday 20 May.

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